Regulation & Policy: Page 107
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As coal economics worsen, rural renewables development propels Midwest growth: NRDC
While the region still relies heavily on coal and natural gas, a continued rural focus may be the key to unlocking the region's clean energy potential, the Natural Resources Defense Council report said.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Schumer to Trump: For infrastructure deal, make storage and renewable tax credits permanent
To help fight climate change, the Senate Minority Leader also called for more investments in the electric grid, transmission and clean emissions technology.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Trendline
The Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Colorado co-op seeks exit from coal-heavy Tri-State to pursue renewables
The Delta Montrose Electric Association asked regulators to set a fair price for it to exit the Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2018 -
New California building standards integrate 2020 rooftop solar mandate
The state's energy code amendment passed its final hurdle of approval, paving the way for other states and municipalities to consider similar standards for new home construction.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Avista could face limited options in wake of Hydro One merger rejection
Washington regulators' rejection of the proposed merger leaves little room for Avista to negotiate a win.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2018 -
White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire
EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, D.C. that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."
By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018 -
EPA moves to rescind Obama-era carbon limits on new coal plants
The rollback is unlikely to spur new investment in U.S. coal plants, but the EPA hopes it could lead to the development of coal technologies that can be exported overseas.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Solar industry sees short-term pluses from U.S.-China trade truce
While manufacturers now have more lead time before a tariff on goods, such as solar inverters, increases to 25% from 10%, tweets from President Trump on Tuesday led to a stock market slide.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 6, 2018 -
North Carolina energy storage market could exceed 1 GW by 2030, says study by universities
The state currently has 1 MW of battery storage, and the new study mandated by state law laid out potential use cases for energy storage technologies.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Senate confirms McNamee to FERC as coal recusal calls mount
The 50-49 vote came despite Democrat concerns over the nominee's past work crafting a coal and nuclear bailout proposal at DOE and the recent release of a video showing McNamee criticizing renewable energy and environmental groups.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Dec. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California utilities prep nation's biggest time-of-use rate rollout
Over 300 time-varying rates in 62 pilots have shown consumers can "understand and respond," but California’s three IOUs are dealing with more than 20 million people.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Report: EPA to rescind Obama-era carbon rules for new coal plants
Coal operators said that EPA's New Source Performance Standards made it too costly to invest in new plants, but rolling them back is not likely to change the economic outlook for the sector.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Xcel commits to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050
The pledge makes the Minnesota-based firm the first multi-state utility to commit to a complete phaseout of the planet-warming gas, according to company officials.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Grid operators file plans with FERC on integrating storage into wholesale markets
There is wide variance in grid operators' responses to FERC's Order 841, such as different proposals on how to manage the charge/discharge state of a battery storage system.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Even in a carbon-constrained world, fossil fuels remain dominant: WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie's new analysis concludes that even with policies designed to accelerate development of clean energy resources, it will not be possible to keep global warming under 2 degrees Celsius.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2018 -
FERC vacancy allows Democrats to win rare battle over ISO-NE market rules
Commissioner Kevin McIntyre did not vote, allowing Democrats to push through acceptance of an ISO-NE proposal to treat fuel secure resources as price takers in its upcoming capacity auction.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Republican introduces 'technology neutral' tax credit bill to boost energy innovation, efficiency
Rep. Tom Reed, R-NY, proposed the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act, which he says will encourage the U.S. energy market to stop "picking winners and losers."
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2018 -
ALEC members reject electricity competition resolution after EEI opposition
The vote at the meeting of the private conservative policy group illustrates the ongoing debate between backers of market competition and incumbent utilities keen to preserve monopoly power.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 3, 2018 -
1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change
Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Dive Awards
The Utility Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the utility industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives and companies are key leaders in the sector's pivotal transition.
By Utility Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Dive Awards
Policymaker of the Year: Kevin McIntyre, FERC
The work that McIntyre started during his tenure as FERC chairman will define the legacy of the commission under this administration.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 3, 2018 -
California regulators announce probe into PG&E corporate structure
The move comes as California fire officials investigate the cause of the Camp Fire, which has killed 88 people and burned more than 150,000 acres.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 30, 2018 -
EU focuses on energy sector with plan to go 'climate neutral' by 2050
The report presents eight scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All of them indicate a rise in energy consumption, but rely more heavily on alternative fuels and energy storage.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 30, 2018 -
California ISO sketches path to day-ahead trading in Energy Imbalance Market
The grid operator is close to finalizing a three-year "roadmap" with market changes it considers necessary because the current focus on summer peak demand is failing to secure the optimal mix of resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2018 -
McConnell moves McNamee FERC vote to Wednesday
The delay in the vote, originally scheduled for Monday at 5:30, is due to memorial ceremonies in the Capitol for former President George H.W. Bush.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Dec. 3, 2018